4, Use Action Verbs

Begin your sentences with action verbs for added punch and to express a sense of accomplishment.

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5, Use Specifics

Use specifics such as numbers, percentages, figures and facts.

Example: "Exceeded sales quotas by 50% for 4 consecutive years."

Numbers stand out and communicate clearly and openly about not only results you produced by also about what you can do for company (can't repeat that enough.)

6, Answer The "What's In It For Me?" Question

What every employer wants to know when reading your resume is what's in it for them.

Employers are looking for people who will solve their problems. You have to present your case accordingly.

How?

By answering these questions and including answers in your resume:

What kind of problems did you solve on job?

How did company benefit from your performance?

How did you do job differently and better than person before you did?

Did you introduce a new program or system?

If yes, what were results of it? (Be specific regarding results.)

What were you most proud of in your job?

What would your supervisor and your co-workers say they would miss most about you when you leave?

How did you make a difference in your job?

How did you affect company's bottom line?

Did you save money for company? How much?

Did you earn money for company? How much?

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Sending out multiple copies of same tired cover letter gives impression that you are lazy and are saturating job market with same sample cover letter. What employer wants an employee who is lazy and doesn't have an original thought in their head? Not many.

The Benefits of a Sample Cover Letter

But what if I'm not a creative type of person? That's fine. Not everyone is. We all have our strengths and weaknesses and there are some benefits to using a resume cover letter example.

Using a sample cover letter can give you a foundation to create your own; insuring you stay focused on task at hand. However, wording should be your own. A sample cover letter gives you correct recipe; it's up to you to add ingredients. If you feel as though you truly need a template use following hints:

·Address your letter to a real, live individual. Avoid trap of "Dear Sir/Madam' that is so common in many sample cover letters.

·Specifically state how you found out about job or who referred you. This will help to liven it up.

·Mention something unique about company you hope to employ you. Don't use canned wording like 'your successful track record'.

More Resume Cover Letter Examples

There are several websites dedicated to career related issues which can help you build an impressive cover letter. They also provide sample cover letters and examples of other letters related to job search process.

Roger Clark (BSc) has over 25 years experience in career development & recruitment at a senior level.

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